2019 Honda CRF1000L1 Africa Twin (Standard Size Tank)
Honda Motorcycles Southern Africa is proud to announce the arrival of the 2019 Africa Twin range including Africa Twin Adventure Sports.
1. Key Feature Changes on 2019 Standard Tank Africa Twin
1.1 Engine management electronics
- TBW (Throttle by Wire) brings with it 3 rider modes to tailor engine character and traction
- The riding modes are comprised of different levels of Power (P), Engine Braking (EB) and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
- HSTC now has 7 levels and OFF
- New intake design and exhaust aid mid-range response
- New exhaust also designed to improve engine note
- New lighter balance shaft weight
- New lithium-ion battery saves 2.3 kg and enhances durability
- Power is smooth and consistent, with linear torque delivery
- Assist/slipper clutch helps upshifts and downshifts
- Wet weight 2kg lighter at 230kg (MT version)
- Rider foot pegs and pillion foot peg hangers redesigned for off-road use
- Stainless steel spokes improve durability and ease of care
- New Emergency Stop Signal function for rear indicators
1.2 CRF1000D1 Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
- Super-fast, seamless gear changes in Manual Transmission (MT) or Automatic D mode
- S mode (with 3 levels) revs higher and downshifts sooner, for aggressive riding
- G switch improves rear wheel traction when off-road
- Incline detection adapts shift pattern depending on road gradient
2. Accessories
A full range of genuine Honda accessories are available for the CRF1000L Africa Twin, including:
- Top box and inner bags
- Touring bags
- Frame guard
- Smoke screen
- High screen
- Upper and lower wind deflectors
- Rubber pillion footpegs
- DCT foot shifter
- Heated grips
- 12V socket
- Fog lamps with cowl mounting bar
- Wheel stripes
- Alarm system.
- Centre stand
- Sump guard
- Lower and higher seats
- Quick shifter
Available in these TWO colours only:
Matt Ballistic Black and Grand Prix Red / previously Rally Red
Recommended Retail Price:
CRF1000A (Man) L1 R181 500 Including VAT
CRF1000 DCT L1 R193 999 Including VAT
2019 CRF1000 L2 Africa Twin Adventure Sports (Big Tank):
3. Key Features on 19YM Big Tank Africa Twin Adventure Sport
- Longer travel suspension, flatter seat and more upright riding position
- Extended fairing protection and taller screen
- Heated grips as standard plus AC charging socket
- Rider's foot pegs/pillion foot peg hangers designed for off-road use
- Stainless steel spokes offer durability and ease of care
- Emergency Stop Signal function for rear indicators
- Throttle By Wire (TBW) brings with it 3 rider modes to tailor engine character and traction. The riding modes are comprised of different levels of Power (P), Engine Braking (EB) and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
- HSTC now has 7 levels and OFF
- New intake design and exhaust aid mid-range response
- New exhaust also designed to improve engine note
- New lighter balance shaft weight
- New lithium-ion battery saves 2.3 kg and enhances durability
- Power is smooth and consistent, with linear torque delivery
- Assist/slipper clutch helps upshifts and downshifts
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
- Super-fast, seamless gear changes in Manual Transmission (MT) or Automatic D mode
- S mode (with 3 levels) revs higher and downshifts sooner, for aggressive riding
- G switch improves rear wheel traction when off-road
- Incline detection adapts shift pattern depending on road gradient
Accessories
A full range of genuine Honda accessories are available for the CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports, including:
- Touring bags
- Rubber pillion footpegs
- DCT foot shifter
- Fog lamps
- Wheel stripes
- Alarm system
- Centre stand
- Sump guard
- Two types of lower seat
- Quickshifter
- Tank Bag
Technical Specifications for both Africa Twin Standard & Big Tank
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Africa Twin (Standard Tank) |
Africa Twin Adventure Sport (Big Tank) |
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Type |
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam |
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve parallel twin with 270° crank and uni-cam |
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Displacement |
998cm3 |
998cm3 |
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Bore & Stroke |
92.0 x 75.1mm |
92.0 x 75.1mm |
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Max. Power Output |
70kW/7,500rpm (95/1/EC) |
70kW/7,500rpm (95/1/EC) |
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Max. Torque |
99Nm/6,000rpm (95/1/EC) |
99Nm/6,000rpm (95/1/EC) |
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FUEL SYSTEM |
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Fuel Capacity |
18.8 litres |
24.2 litres |
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Fuel consumption (WMTC mode) |
MT: 21.7 km/l (WMTC) |
MT: 21.7 km/l (WMTC) |
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DCT: 21.8 km/l (WMTC) |
DCT: 21.8 km/l (WMTC) |
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DRIVETRAIN |
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Clutch |
MT: Wet, multiplate with coil springs, Aluminium Cam Assist and Slipper clutch |
MT: Wet, multiplate with coil springs, Aluminium Cam Assist and Slipper clutch |
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DCT: 2 Wet multiple clutches |
DCT: 2 Wet multiple clutches |
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Gearbox / Transmission Type |
Constant mesh 6-speed MT / 6-speed DCT with on and off-road riding modes |
Constant mesh 6-speed MT / 6-speed DCT with on and off-road riding modes |
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Final Drive |
O-ring sealed chain |
O-ring sealed chain |
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FRAME |
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Type |
Steel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear subframe |
Steel semi-double cradle type with high-tensile strength steel rear subframe |
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CHASSIS |
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Dimensions (L x W x H) |
2,335 x 930 x 1,475mm |
2,340 x 930 x 1,570mm |
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Wheelbase |
1,575mm |
1,580mm |
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Seat Height (STD position / Low position) |
870/850mm |
900/920mm |
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Ground Clearance |
250mm |
270mm |
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Kerb Weight |
230 kg (MT), 240kg (DCT) |
243 kg (MT), 253kg (DCT) |
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Turning Radius |
2.6m |
2.6m |
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SUSPENSION |
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Suspension (front) |
Showa 45mm cartridge-type inverted telescopic fork with hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and DF adjustment, 230mm stroke, 204mm axle travel |
Showa 45mm cartridge-type inverted telescopic fork with hydraulic dial-style preload and damping (compression & rebound) adjuster, 252mm stroke, 224mm axle travel |
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Suspension (rear) |
Mono block cast aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and rebound damping adjustment, 220 mm rear wheel travel, 94 mm axle stroke |
Mono block cast aluminium swing arm with Pro-Link with gas-charged damper, hydraulic dial-style preload adjuster and rebound damping adjustment, 240 mm rear wheel travel, 101 mm stroke |
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WHEELS |
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Wheels Front |
Wire spoke with aluminium rim |
Wire spoke with aluminium rim |
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Wheels Rear |
Wire spoke with aluminium rim |
Wire spoke with aluminium rim |
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Rim Size Front |
21M/C x MT2.15 |
21M/C x MT2.15 |
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Rim Size Rear |
18M/C x MT4.00 |
18M/C x MT4.00 |
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Tyres Front |
90/90-R21 tube type |
90/90-21 tube type |
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Tyres Rear |
150/70-R18 tube type |
150/70-R18 tube type |
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BRAKES |
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ABS system type |
2-Channel with rear ABS off switch |
2-Channel with rear ABS off switch |
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Type Front |
310mm dual wave floating hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads |
310mm dual wave floating hydraulic disc with aluminium hub and radial fit 4-piston calipers and sintered metal pads |
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Type Rear |
256mm wave hydraulic disc with 1-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. Also Lever-Lock Type Parking Brake System on DCT model with additional slide type 1-piston caliper |
256mm wave hydraulic disc with 1-piston caliper and sintered metal pads. Also Lever-Lock Type Parking Brake System on DCT model with additional slide type 1-piston caliper |
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INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS |
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Instruments |
Rally style negative LCD instrument display including: Riding Modes, Speedometer, Tachometer, Fuel, Gear position, ABS, HSTC, Odometer, Trip and Clock |
Rally style negative LCD instrument display including: Riding Modes, Speedometer, Tachometer, Fuel, Gear position, ABS, HSTC, Odometer, Trip and Clock |
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Headlight |
Dual LED (1 High/1 Low) |
Dual LED (1 High/1 Low) |
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Taillight |
LED |
LED |
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Indicators |
LED |
LED |
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Available in ONE colour only:
Pearl Glare White
Recommended Retail Price:
CRF1000A (Man) L2 R 196 500 Including VAT
CRF1000 DCT L2 R 208 990 Including VAT
